Born: 8 December 1943 · Died: 3 July 1971 · Age at death: 27
How old was Jim Morrison when he died?
Jim Morrison died aged 27. He was born on 8 December 1943 and died on 3 July 1971.
Lead singer and poet of the Doors, the self-styled Lizard King behind Light My Fire and Riders on the Storm
Did you know?He was the first rock star to be arrested on stage during a performance following a confrontation with a police officer.
Quick facts
Date of birth8 December 1943
Date of death3 July 1971
Age at death27
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceMelbourne, United States
Occupationvocalist, director, singer-songwriter
Editor's Take:
Jim Morrison turned the rock frontman into a poet and provocateur. As singer of The Doors, he brought dark imagery, theatrical menace and literary ambition to rock music. Songs like Light My Fire and The End made the band one of the defining acts of the 1960s. His wild behaviour made headlines as much as his music. His early death in Paris made him a lasting legend.
Key Milestones
1965: The Doors – band formed
1967: Light My Fire – number one hit
1967: The End – epic song
1970: Morrison Hotel – album
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer-songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band the Doors.
Jim Morrison's birthday is December 8. He was born on December 8, 1943 in Melbourne, United States.
How old was Jim Morrison when he died?
Jim Morrison died on July 3, 1971, aged 27.
Who shares a birthday with Jim Morrison?
Famous people who share Jim Morrison's December 8 birthday include Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Nicki Minaj, Mary, Queen of Scots, Jean Sibelius and Kim Basinger.
